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Dem Senate hopeful ripped as ‘absentee legislator’ after missing nearly 60% of votes
Republican Iowa Senate nominee Ashley Hinson has criticised her Democratic rival, state Rep. Josh Turek, for a poor voting attendance record in the Iowa legislature, calling him an “absentee legislator”. The attack comes as Turek is regarded as a key candidate for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s efforts to help Democrats regain control of the…
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Fox News Power Rankings: Voters say they’re in economic pain, but will Democrats gain?
A Fox News “Power Rankings” analysis examines falling approval for President Trump’s handling of the economy, with the cost of living now the dominant concern among American voters. The piece notes the parallel with Trump’s 2024 campaign, when he promised to “make America affordable again” and went on to sweep the swing states with improved…
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Prada Taps Barry Jenkins to Direct Campaign Starring Ambassadors in “Domestic Intimacy”
Prada has unveiled its fall/winter 2026 campaign directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins, marking a rare foray into fashion advertising for the acclaimed director. The campaign features brand ambassadors Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hunter Schafer, Troye Sivan and Chen Haoyu wearing menswear and womenswear designed by creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, with Jenkins framing…
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Why Newcastle are changing club badge
Newcastle United fans are set to vote on a new club crest, marking the first badge change since 1988. The club says the current emblem, while popular, “struggles to perform in a modern setting” because its intricate details make consistent reproduction difficult across digital platforms, broadcasting and merchandise. The redesign was first proposed publicly in…
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Who’s afraid of the big, bad GPU?
A feature from The Verge examines the environmental and ethical costs of GPUs, the chips powering the current AI boom, arguing that scrutiny should extend beyond AI data centres to the broader history and use of graphics processors. The piece notes that hundreds of thousands of GPUs are being installed in data centres worldwide, but…
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UK Music Chief Asks New PM Andy Burnham To Remove EU Touring Barriers
UK Music’s chief executive, Tom Kiehl, has written to newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to tackle post-Brexit barriers that make touring the EU difficult for British musicians. Kiehl set out five priorities for the incoming Labour leader, who is known to be a keen music fan, framing the demands as essential to…
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“Stop this idiocy” councillor accuses Labour of antisemitism over husband’s tattoos
A councillor has accused Labour of antisemitism during a dispute concerning tattoos worn by her husband, reportedly telling the party to “stop this idiocy”. The row matters because allegations of antisemitism within a political party are serious and can affect trust in its conduct and disciplinary processes. The available article text does not provide further…
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Comic Romesh Ranganathan was paid to front the BBC’s ‘shameless’ licence fee advert
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has faced criticism after appearing in a new BBC advert promoting the licence fee, with critics branding the campaign “shameless” given the corporation’s ongoing funding troubles. Ranganathan, a well-known BBC face through shows such as The Weakest Link and his various comedy and travel programmes, was reportedly paid to front the advert,…
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Paralyzed mother’s face is picture of anguish as she prepares to stand trial for killing three young children in America’s saddest murder trial
Jury selection has begun in Massachusetts in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former nurse accused of strangling her three young children in January 2023. Clancy, 35, has pleaded not guilty, with her defence expected to argue she was not responsible due to postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors intend to argue the killings were deliberate…
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Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live
New Manchester prime minister Andy Burnham has cut VAT on household electricity bills as one of his first measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, a move welcomed by the TUC but described by campaigners as helpful rather than a solution. The announcement came alongside fresh ONS figures showing UK unemployment held steady at 4.9% in…